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35 reviews

The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I really had to push through this book but overall I liked it. I especially liked the first and last short stories. Excited to have more character development of Gerald in the next book (hopefully) because this book didn’t give a lot of details about him. 
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It was hard to get into in the beginning, however 
,by the end I was shocked at how invested I was in the characters lives. the end had me thinking about my own life and the importance of family, chosen and blood. I don’t think I’ve cried so hard for a fictional character.. heart was absolutely ripped out and I had to call my sisters after and tell them that I love them😂
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This reads like a dungeons and dragons campaign filled with magic cards, evil kings, and a magical mist threatening to destroy the small town of Blunder. The cliffhanger hanger had me reeling and I cannot get my hands on the second book fast enough!
Quicksilver by Callie Hart

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A little cheesy but in a good way. Pretty spicy but doesn't overrun the book. The twist at the end was chefs kiss. So sad that it's the only book in the series currently😢 
The One by John Marrs

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I thought it would be hard to follow 4 different character story lines but you catch on pretty quick. It follows like a black mirror episode where each chapter gets more and more dystopian. Good read but probably wouldn't have read it if it wasn't the book club book.
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I've never read a book so fast. Omg the cliff hanger😱. And the mom… and xaden.. and andarna.. onyx storm can't come out fast enough!!!
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

What can I say.. I drank the kool aid.. it gives house of the dragon meets Harry Potter meets divergent and I. Am. Here. For . It

My only complaint is that they could tone down the smut a bit.. I’m definitely here for the dragons and not the never ending will they won’t they drama..
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What in the smut😱. Do not read this in public. Loved how nesta had a whole redemption arc and I relate to her so much in the way she processes her grief and anger. I know people are mad that feyre was not a main character but I personally feel that her storyline has reached its end and it was refreshing to focus on some of the other characters we know and love (I mean nesta still is an asshole I’m mainly talking about cassian lol). Also loved some of the new characters and I’m excited to see them included more in the next book!
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Soooooo good! Love the character development and there are some good plot twists at the end.
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

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adventurous challenging mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I straight up couldn’t read this book. Like I could not understand what the author was trying to say. I get that the point was to sound otherworldly but when I have to reread sentences just because the syntax is so choppy ruined this book for me. Loved the concept and the ending twist but it was so difficult to read.